Asia

PM Modi likely to hold discussion on Quad with Shigeru Ishiba

India's Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, underlined the importance of Quad amid the strained ties with the US and suggested that a discussion is likely to take place between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, during the former's visit to Tokyo.

2025-08-28T04:56:23.705703+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s whole sale sugar markets on verge of ‘shut down'

President of the All-Pakistan Traders Association (APTA) Ajmal Baloch said that sugar markets in Islamabad will remain indefinitely shut due to a shortage of supplies and disputes on prices.

2025-08-28T03:40:15.530143+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese military presence around strait

As per Taiwan's MND, of the 41 sorties, 21 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, and southwestern ADIZ.

2025-08-28T02:56:30.746066+00:00 IST

India holds defence talks at CHODs meet in Thailand

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit held talks with defence officials from Vietnam, South Korea, and the UK on the sidelines of CHODs 2025 in Thailand, focusing on defence cooperation, maritime collaboration, technology, and HADR to boost peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

2025-08-28T01:11:36.461432+00:00 IST

Bhutan completes Punatsangchhu-II HEP, power up 40 per cent

The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan was completed with the final unit synchronized to the grid, boosting Bhutan's power capacity by 40% to over 3500 MW. India and Bhutan will continue collaborating on new clean energy projects, officials said.

2025-08-28T00:10:59.062660+00:00 IST

CM Sai meets ATCA officials in Seoul, invites investment

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai met ATCA officials in Seoul, inviting them to visit the state during their India tour to explore investment and collaboration opportunities under the state's investor-friendly policy.

2025-08-27T23:44:15.776197+00:00 IST

Argentina eases entry rules for Indian citizens with US visas

Argentina has eased entry rules for Indian citizens holding valid US visas, allowing them to travel without applying separately for an Argentine visa, Ambassador Mariano Caucino announced in a post on X.

2025-08-27T23:07:07.430372+00:00 IST

CBI-FBI bust $40M cybercrime syndicate targeting US nationals

India's CBI, in coordination with the U.S. FBI, dismantled a transnational cybercrime syndicate that defrauded U.S. nationals of nearly $40 million through tech-support scams and arrested key figures, strengthening US-India law enforcement collaboration, the U.S. Embassy in India said.

2025-08-27T21:29:19.107080+00:00 IST

“Serious setback, not a disaster”: Ex-diplomat on tariffs

Former senior diplomat Mahesh Sachdev said US tariffs on Indian goods are a "serious setback but not exactly a disaster," warning textiles, gems, jewellery, and seafood exports will be hit hardest, while leather and footwear face limited impact.

2025-08-27T20:55:48.953139+00:00 IST

PM Modi, President Stubb discuss Ukraine, India-Finland ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement.

2025-08-27T20:45:28.539772+00:00 IST

Trump's tariffs an exercise in power but will weaken US: MJ Akbar

Former MoS MJ Akbar criticized the US 50% tariff on India, questioning why Germany and China face no similar measures. He said the tariffs will minimally affect India's trade, weaken the US, and noted India-China ties have strengthened, shifting global focus from Washington to the SCO summit.

2025-08-27T19:14:40.264750+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Finnish President discuss Ukraine peace, India-EU FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, with both leaders exchanging views on the recent meeting in Washington involving European, US, and Ukrainian leaders aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

2025-08-27T17:03:01.654319+00:00 IST

India to deepen trade with Africa, focus on critical minerals

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to accelerating bilateral trade with the African continent, with a particular focus on minerals, critical resources, agriculture, and capacity building.

2025-08-27T16:34:35.663298+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Railways allocates land for temple

The allotment papers were handed over to the management committee of the mosque and temple at a function held at the Railway Bhaban on Wednesday.

2025-08-27T13:57:04.542306+00:00 IST

Japan lodges diplomatic protest over China’s gas field activity

Tokyo has officially protested China's unilateral efforts to develop gas fields in disputed waters of the East China Sea, drawing attention to the fragile status of regional resource cooperation.

2025-08-27T13:56:28.476232+00:00 IST

Chinese scholar Feng Siyu reportedly jailed over Uyghur research

Zhejiang-born academic Feng Siyu, once celebrated as one of China's most gifted students, has disappeared from public view since her arrest in 2018. According to Human Rights in China (HRIC), she is believed to be serving a lengthy prison sentence linked to her research on Uyghur cultural traditions.

2025-08-27T13:44:23.806014+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Interim govt vows swift action against provocative act

The Bangladesh interim government will take action as soon as signs of provocative activities are seen around Chandranath Hill, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Wednesday.

2025-08-27T13:38:29.142887+00:00 IST

Nepal PM Oli to attend SCO Summit in China, to meet PM Modi

During the visit to Tianjin, the Nepali Prime Minister is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and also plans to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines.

2025-08-27T13:10:35.210922+00:00 IST

US tariffs on Indian imports ‘unjustified, unfair’: MoS Singh

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh denounced the United States' decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports on Wednesday, calling it "unjustified, unreasonable, and unfair."

2025-08-27T12:52:57.990912+00:00 IST

PoGB’s business leaders demand restoration of border trade rights

Business leaders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan [PoGB] have raised serious concerns over the suspension of the Pakistan-China border trade and the imposition of new customs policies, calling the move an "injustice" and a violation of their internationally recognised rights.

2025-08-27T11:06:49.866072+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Schools closed indefinitely in Punjab due to Monsoon

Authorities have announced the closure of schools for an indefinite period in the flood-hit district of Punjab province as monsoon havoc continues in Pakistan, ARY News reported, citing officials.

2025-08-27T09:38:38.509856+00:00 IST